Teacher: An active Level 2 Swim Teacher may conduct the Intermediate I program. The Teacher is to directly supervise, visually observe and evaluate all required knowledge and skills for Intermediate I.

Content: The knowledge and skills covered during the Intermediate I program are those provided in the SSI Level 2 Swim Teacher Trainer Manual and Level 2 Swim Teacher Manual, and the SSI Gold Script In-Water Lesson Plans.

Sessions: The number of classes are set by the individual Teacher.

Intent: The intent of the Intermediate I program is to build on beginning swimming skills and develop competitive swimming strokes.

Program Duration: The recommended program hours for Intermediate I are based on student needs and ability.

Minimum Age: The minimum age for Intermediate I classes is 5 years old.

Maximum Age: Participants in the Intermediate I program can be no older than 17 years old.

Ratio: The student-to-Teacher ratio for Intermediate I is 4 to 1.

Supervision: During the Intermediate I program, students can be in the direct or indirect supervision of a Level 2 Swim Teacher, allowing for both in-water direct instruction or coaching from the pool deck at the discretion of the Teacher.

Intermediate II Teaching Standards

Teacher: An active Level 2 Swim Teacher may conduct the Intermediate II program. The Teacher is to directly supervise, visually observe and evaluate all required knowledge and skills for Intermediate II.

Content: The knowledge and skills covered during the Intermediate II program are those provided in the SSI Level 2 Swim Teacher Trainer Manual and Level 2 Swim Teacher Manual, and the SSI Gold Script In-Water Lesson Plans.

Sessions: The number of classes are set by the individual Teacher.

Intent: The intent of the Intermediate II program is to build on advanced swimming skills and develop competitive swimming strokes.

Program Duration: The recommended program hours for Intermediate II are based on student needs and ability.

Minimum Age: The minimum age for Intermediate II classes is 5 years old.

Maximum Age: Participants in the Intermediate II program can be no older than 17 years old.

Ratio: The student-to-Teacher ratio for Intermediate II is 4 to 1.

Supervision: During the Intermediate II program, students can be in the direct or indirect supervision of a Level 2 Swim Teacher, allowing for both in-water direct instruction or coaching from the pool deck at the discretion of the Teacher.

Advanced I Teaching Standards

Teacher: An active Level 2 Swim Teacher may conduct the Advanced I program. The Teacher is to directly supervise, visually observe and evaluate all required knowledge and skills for Advanced I.

Content: The knowledge and skills covered during the Advanced I program are those provided in the SSI Level 2 Swim Teacher Trainer Manual and Level 2 Swim Teacher Manual, and the SSI Gold Script In-Water Lesson Plans.

Sessions: The number of classes are set by the individual Teacher.

Intent: The intent of the Advanced I program is to build on advanced swimming skills and develop competitive swimming strokes.

Program Duration: The recommended program hours for Advanced I are based on student needs and ability.

Minimum Age: The minimum age for Advanced I classes is 5 years old.

Maximum Age: Participants in the Advanced I program can be no older than 17 years old.

Ratio: The student-to-Teacher ratio for Advanced I is 6 to 1.

Supervision: During the Advanced I program, students can be in the direct or indirect supervision of a Level 2 Swim Teacher, allowing for both in-water direct instruction or coaching from the pool deck at the discretion of the Teacher.

Advanced II Teaching Standards

Teacher: An active Level 2 Swim Teacher may conduct the Advanced II program. The Teacher is to directly supervise, visually observe and evaluate all required knowledge and skills for Advanced II.

Content: The knowledge and skills covered during the Advanced II program are those provided in the SSI Level 2 Swim Teacher Trainer Manual and Level 2 Swim Teacher Manual, and the SSI Gold Script In-Water Lesson Plans.

Sessions: The number of classes are set by the individual Teacher.

Intent: The intent of the Advanced II program is to build on advanced swimming skills and develop competitive swimming strokes.

Program Duration: The recommended program hours for Advanced II are based on student needs and ability.

Minimum Age: The minimum age for Advanced II classes is 5 years old.

Maximum Age: Participants in the Advanced II program can be no older than 17 years old.

Ratio: The student-to-Teacher ratio for Advanced II is 6 to 1.

Supervision: During the Advanced II program, students can be in the direct or indirect supervision of a Level 2 Swim Teacher, allowing for both in-water direct instruction or coaching from the pool deck at the discretion of the Teacher.

Junior Olympian Teaching Standards

Teacher: An active Level 2 Swim Teacher may conduct the Junior Olympian program. The Teacher is to indirectly supervise, visually observe and evaluate all required knowledge and skills for Junior Olympian.

Content: The knowledge and skills covered during the Junior Olympian program are those provided in the SSI Level 2 Swim Teacher Trainer Manual and Level 2 Swim Teacher Manual, and the SSI Gold Script In-Water Lesson Plans.

Sessions: The number of classes are set by the individual Teacher.

Intent: The intent of the Junior Olympian program is to build on advanced swimming skills and develop competitive swimming strokes, as well as developing strength and endurance.

Program Duration: The recommended program hours for Junior Olympian are based on student needs and ability.

Minimum Age: The minimum age for Junior Olympian classes is 6 years old.

Maximum Age: Participants in the Junior Olympian program can be no older than 17 years old.

Ratio: The maximum student-to-Teacher ratio for Junior Olympian is 10 to 1.

Supervision: During the Junior Olympian program, students are to remain under the indirect supervision of a Level 2 Swim Teacher.